Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnection
Categories
Last assured
03/28/2025
Physical Address
5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(218)757-3312
Application process
Call, email, or visit website for application. Households may apply for Energy Assistance once per program year. Applications for the heating season are typically accepted beginning in September and ending at the end of May the following year. The start date may vary as to when applications begin to be accepted. Call or visit website to determine exact dates applications are being accepted. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and are generally processed within 30 - 60 days, depending on program funding, and information provided.
Required documents
Application/registration form; proof of address; proof of household income; Social Security card/number; utility bills/account numbers
Eligibility
Bois Forte members who are homeowners and renters, and are residents of Itasca, Koochiching or Saint Louis counties. Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of household income.
Service area
Itasca County, MN
Koochiching County, MN
Saint Louis County, MN
Agency info
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, also referred to as Ojibwe is a sovereign, federally recognized Native American Tribe